RIA Novosti is running a series on Russia's religious sects. The news service takes a look at the history of some of these groups and their leaders, and also asks "why Russia has proved such fertile ground for the growth of new and bizarre beliefs." Part one:
MOSCOW, (RIA Novosti's Marc Bennetts) - Russia has seen a colossal number of sects and fringe religions throughout its long history, from … [Read more...]